VR Bengaluru inaugurates third edition of The Whitefield Art Collective

By K Ashwin Mobile: 09920183006 Email:indianshowbusiness@gmail.com

VR Bengaluru, the Black Box on Whitefield Road is delighted to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of the much-anticipated Whitefield Art Collective inaugurated by Bose Krishnamachari, renowned artist and Co-founder & President of the Kochi Biennale Foundation.

WAC 2018 began with a discussion on Public art and its relevance comprising a panel of Bose Krishnamachari, Shashidharan M – Professor at MSU Baroda, senior artist Veer Munshi and art critic & consultant Nalini S Malaviya moderatedby Sumi Gupta, Director, Virtuous Retail & curator for the festival. The 4th VR Art Car Project, painted by Veer Munshi was unveiled to much applause. Art is for All – the interactive wall art installations was painted by guests and artists at the evening. Best Kept Secret – the popular band lit up the atmosphere at The Whitefield Arms, the Anglo-Indian Pub and Microbrewery.

Bose Krishnamachari on the collaboration said, “Over the last couple of years, we have witnessed an increased interest in the field of art in the country. It is indeed remarkable that with so many cultures and traditions, several forms of art originate and co-exist in India. I see a reflection of this phenomenon in Whitefield Art Collective and am glad to collaborate with the event. Public art festivals like these offer a compelling platform for artists and art lovers.”

The month-long festival, from 19th January to 15th February, has on display more than a hundred unique artworks, including paintings, sculptures and audio visual installations – a collection curated from partnering organisations such as the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda, Delhi College of Art, JJ School of Art (Mumbai), Chandigarh College of Architecture and Government College of Art (Chandigarh).

The festival will also feature unique art related events throughout the duration including Performance Art, The Basement Art Project, Art Cinema under the skies at the Skydeck, and Mini Art Project – a children’s art competition in collaboration with 3M.

About VR Bengaluru

VR Bengaluru is Virtuous Retail South Asia’s flagship centre in the city and is a first-of-its-kind community centric integrated lifestyle destination in India. VR Bengaluru plays host to an award-winning luxury boutique hotel & residences, collaborative communal work spaces for start-ups and entrepreneurs and a multi-level premium retail arcade. The lifestyle services at the centre also includes a nine-screen multiplex including an IMAX, several pubs, cafes and restaurants along with an upscale food court, community event spaces, public art, a fitness club, spa and salon, and a rooftop pool alongside a unique banqueting space equipped with a large-scale LED screen.

The nickname ‘Black Box on Whitefield Road’ is inspired by the striking black façade, which makes VR Bengaluru stand out from the generic building landscape on Whitefield Main Road. Equally compelling is the unique mix of experiences and the integrated design of the development that enables customers to move seamlessly among the different uses.